White line (1936; Paris, France) by Wassily Kandinsky

White line - Wassily Kandinsky - 1936; Paris, France

Artwork Information

TitleWhite line
ArtistWassily Kandinsky
Date1936; Paris, France
Mediumgouache,tempera
Dimensions49.9 x 38.7 cm
Art MovementAbstract Art
Current LocationGeorges Pompidou Center, Paris, France

About White line

“White Line,” crafted by Wassily Kandinsky in 1936 in Paris, France, is an exemplar of Abstract Art, executed using gouache and tempera on paper. The artwork, characterized by its abstract genre, measures 49.9 x 38.7 cm and currently resides at the Georges Pompidou Center in Paris, France.

The artwork presents a composition brimming with complex and non-representational forms set against a dark backdrop. Various abstract shapes in hues of blue, brown, and purple extend across the canvas, intertwined with delicate, meandering white lines that serve to guide the viewer’s eye through the tapestry of intricate patterns. The forms, adorned with diverse textures and detailing, evoke a sense of dynamic motion and rhythmic interplay, a hallmark of Kandinsky’s abstract approach. The white line, from which the piece derives its name, elegantly winds through the composition, creating a visual anchor that imbues the work with a harmonious balance.

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